Showing 1–12 of 12 titles
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Ape in a Cape: An Alphabet of Odd Animals
Bold, humorous, colorful pictures and short, nonsense verses combine to create a lively alphabet book. From the “bear in despair” to the “yak with a pack,” there is wonderful fun and imagination on each page.- Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780156078306
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The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
“There are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, no bears at all,” Jonathan repeats as he goes over the mountain to borrow the big iron pot. But on the way back, Jonathan learns that there are indeed bears on Hemlock Mountain.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684127866
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The Biggest Bear
Humiliated because his family has the only barn that never has a bear skin hanging on it, Johnny sets out with his shotgun in search of a bear. He returns home with a live, cuddly, hungry bear cub that soon grows into a big, rambunctious, voracious bear. The illustrations are sensitive, strong, and robust.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1953 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395150245
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Birthdays of Freedom, Vol. 1
Starting with the excitement of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the author sweeps back in time to the cave dwellers. From that time to the fall of Rome in 476 A.D., the determination to gain freedom is shown as the spark that encourages great inventions, discoveries, and political movements.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684134963
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Charlotte's Web
After being raised by the farmer's daughter, Wilbur, a pig, is sold to another farm where his companion is a gray spider named Charlotte. When it becomes apparent that Wilbur is being fattened up for slaughtering, Charlotte promises to save him. The words that begin appearing in Charlotte's web amaze the farmer and bring hope to Wilbur.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780060263867
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Five Little Monkeys
Buzzo, Binki, Bulu, Bibi, and Bali are the little mischievous monkeys who, because of their irritating tricks, cause the other jungle animals to band together to punish them. Alternating pages of color and black-and-white illustrations show the stylized monkeys acting up.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395191125
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Moccasin Trail
A runaway who is clawed by a grizzly and left for dead, Jim is raised by the Crow Indians and becomes a mountain man. Receiving a letter from his little brother asking for help, Jim finds his orphaned family on a wagon train heading to Oregon. He agrees to stay with them on the dangerous journey west. It is Jim's courage and Crow training that help them survive.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780140321708
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One Morning in Maine
While clam digging with her father, Sally loses a tooth that falls amongst the pebbles of the beach. Large, dark blue lithographs depict the great pride associated with losing the first baby tooth. All the characters in the small Maine town enjoy Sally's joy.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670526277
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Puss in Boots
The youngest son inherits a cat and realizes that after eating it he will have nothing left. Crafty Puss in Boots tells his master to do as he says and all will be well, and indeed it is! Puss, with his fine red boots, is shown as a grand, swashbuckling character who takes command of all the folderol of a French court.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684129884
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Red Sails to Capri
Three wealthy strangers come to Michele's small island village and stay at his parents' inn. Their good spirits and desire for adventure soon convince Michele and his friends to help the strangers explore a forbidden cave. Their discovery of the nowfamous Blue Grotto changes the lives of every one on Capri.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670592135
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Secret of the Andes
Determined to discover another way of life, Cusi leaves his beautiful Incan home in the Andes Mountains and goes to the lowlands of Spanish Peru. Once there he longs for the hidden valley and the Old One. He returns knowing that he will never again willingly leave his home or break his vow to keep the Incan secret.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1953 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780670629756
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The Storm Book
A little boy watches in wonder as the day turns ominously gray and still, a storm approaches, and breaks forth. He asks his mother questions and she replies with reassuring answers. Each two-page spread of text is followed by a double-page spread of illustrations, most of them showing a driving rain.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1953 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780060270254